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MTG Lizard Blades packs a double punch in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

Hit your opponent hard, then hit them again.
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Published: Jan 28, 2022 02:24 pm

Aggro decks in Magic: The Gathering have a new Artifact creature tool via Lizard Blades, a two-drop Rare with Double Strike and Reconfigure. 

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Scheduled to digitally launch on Feb. 10, Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (NEO) will showcase a new MTG mechanic called Reconfigure. It’s only found on Artifact creatures within the set, having dual roles as a creature and Equipment that’s attached to other creatures. The card Simian Sling was the first Reconfigure NEO spoiler, followed by today’s reveal of Lizard Blades by Luis Scott-Vargas over at CFB.  

Lizard Blades

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  • CMC: 1R
  • Type: Artifact creature—Equipment Lizard
  • Rarity: Rare
  • Stats: 1/1
  • Keyword: Double Strike
  • Reconfigure: Pay 2, attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a Sorcery. While attached, this isn’t a creature.
  • Ability: The equipped creature has Double Strike

Double-Strike is often an underrated keyword in Magic, especially within the Limited format. MTG creatures with Double Strike often end up getting blocked by chump blockers, reducing the value of the creature. The NEO mechanic Reconfigure changes this via Lizard Blades in that the Artifact creature has value as a two-drop 1/1 with Double Strike and as an Equipment. 

The downside to Reconfigure is that it can only happen at Sorcery speed, providing your opponent an opportunity to remove the creature you plan on equipping with a card like Lizard Blades. Aggressive decks will likely give Lizard Blades a shot, simply as a two-drop with upside. And in Limited, players should expect Lizard Blades to have a much larger impact. 

Test out Lizard Blades and the MTG Reconfigure mechanic with the digital launch of NEO on Feb. 10 and global release on Feb. 18. 

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Danny Forster
Staff writer, lead beat writer for MTG and TFT
Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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